Ross Stores Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 6/6
Ross Stores has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 16.5%, while the Specialty Retail industry saw earnings growing at 17% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 8.9% per year. Ross Stores's return on equity is 40.2%, and it has net margins of 10%.
Key information
16.5%
Earnings growth rate
18.4%
EPS growth rate
| Specialty Retail Industry Growth | 26.6% |
| Revenue growth rate | 8.9% |
| Return on equity | 40.2% |
| Net Margin | 10.0% |
| Last Earnings Update | 02 Nov 2024 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Ross Stores: SSS Growth Should Accelerate, But Share Price Upside Is Still Limited
Nov 26Do Ross Stores' (NASDAQ:ROST) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
Nov 24
Is There An Opportunity With Ross Stores, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ROST) 42% Undervaluation?
Nov 12Should You Investigate Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST) At US$140?
Oct 31Ross Stores : A Hidden Gem, But Wait
Oct 29Here's What Ross Stores' (NASDAQ:ROST) Strong Returns On Capital Mean
Oct 19Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
Sep 25High Quality Dividend Stock Universe: Ross Stores Growing But Expensive
Sep 17Ross Stores: Key Talking Points Ahead Of Q2 Results
Aug 12Do Ross Stores' (NASDAQ:ROST) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
Aug 05These 4 Measures Indicate That Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Jul 23Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST)?
Jul 11Is Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST) Trading At A 26% Discount?
Jun 04Ross Stores: Insights From Q1 2024 Earnings (Rating Upgrade)
May 28The Returns On Capital At Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) Don't Inspire Confidence
May 11Here's Why We Think Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
Apr 29Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
Apr 17Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST)?
Apr 03Ross Stores: May Seem Pricey But Justifiably So
Mar 29Ross Stores' (NASDAQ:ROST) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
Mar 09Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST) Just Reported And Analysts Have Been Lifting Their Price Targets
Mar 07Shareholders Should Be Pleased With Ross Stores, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ROST) Price
Mar 04Here's Why We Think Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
Jan 24Ross Stores: The Type Of Company That's Always A Buy
Jan 17Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital
Jan 12Is There An Opportunity With Ross Stores, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ROST) 29% Undervaluation?
Dec 31Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Ross Stores makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov 24 | 21,239 | 2,114 | 4,328 | 0 |
| 03 Aug 24 | 21,093 | 2,072 | 4,306 | 0 |
| 04 May 24 | 20,740 | 1,991 | 4,278 | 0 |
| 03 Feb 24 | 20,377 | 1,875 | 4,247 | 0 |
| 28 Oct 23 | 19,569 | 1,712 | 4,022 | 0 |
| 29 Jul 23 | 19,209 | 1,607 | 3,904 | 0 |
| 29 Apr 23 | 18,857 | 1,545 | 3,764 | 0 |
| 28 Jan 23 | 18,696 | 1,512 | 3,687 | 0 |
| 29 Oct 22 | 18,502 | 1,432 | 3,427 | 0 |
| 30 Jul 22 | 18,511 | 1,475 | 3,459 | 0 |
| 30 Apr 22 | 18,733 | 1,585 | 3,510 | 0 |
| 29 Jan 22 | 18,916 | 1,723 | 3,756 | 0 |
| 30 Oct 21 | 18,145 | 1,594 | 3,411 | 0 |
| 31 Jul 21 | 17,325 | 1,340 | 3,563 | 0 |
| 01 May 21 | 15,205 | 868 | 3,364 | 0 |
| 30 Jan 21 | 12,532 | 85 | 3,345 | 0 |
| 31 Oct 20 | 12,695 | 304 | 3,229 | 0 |
| 01 Aug 20 | 12,790 | 543 | 2,955 | 0 |
| 02 May 20 | 14,085 | 934 | 3,028 | 0 |
| 01 Feb 20 | 16,039 | 1,661 | 3,171 | 0 |
| 02 Nov 19 | 15,733 | 1,646 | 2,901 | 0 |
| 03 Aug 19 | 15,434 | 1,614 | 2,858 | 0 |
| 04 May 19 | 15,192 | 1,590 | 2,820 | 0 |
| 02 Feb 19 | 14,984 | 1,587 | 2,786 | 0 |
| 03 Nov 18 | 14,944 | 1,597 | 2,726 | 0 |
| 04 Aug 18 | 14,723 | 1,533 | 2,682 | 0 |
| 05 May 18 | 14,417 | 1,460 | 2,626 | 0 |
| 03 Feb 18 | 14,135 | 1,363 | 2,576 | 0 |
| 28 Oct 17 | 13,577 | 1,213 | 2,489 | 0 |
| 29 Jul 17 | 13,335 | 1,183 | 2,462 | 0 |
| 29 Apr 17 | 13,084 | 1,148 | 2,434 | 0 |
| 28 Jan 17 | 12,867 | 1,118 | 2,396 | 0 |
| 29 Oct 16 | 12,607 | 1,081 | 2,321 | 0 |
| 30 Jul 16 | 12,303 | 1,052 | 2,274 | 0 |
| 30 Apr 16 | 12,091 | 1,029 | 2,240 | 0 |
| 30 Jan 16 | 11,940 | 1,021 | 2,212 | 0 |
| 31 Oct 15 | 11,722 | 1,005 | 2,170 | 0 |
| 01 Aug 15 | 11,538 | 982 | 2,137 | 0 |
| 02 May 15 | 11,299 | 963 | 2,097 | 0 |
| 31 Jan 15 | 11,042 | 925 | 2,067 | 0 |
| 01 Nov 14 | 10,750 | 894 | 2,021 | 0 |
| 02 Aug 14 | 10,549 | 873 | 1,993 | 0 |
| 03 May 14 | 10,371 | 847 | 1,979 | 0 |
| 01 Feb 14 | 10,230 | 837 | 1,958 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: ROST has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: ROST's current net profit margins (10%) are higher than last year (8.8%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: ROST's earnings have grown by 16.5% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: ROST's earnings growth over the past year (22.9%) exceeds its 5-year average (16.5% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: ROST earnings growth over the past year (22.9%) exceeded the Specialty Retail industry -5.3%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: ROST's Return on Equity (40.2%) is considered outstanding.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2024/12/30 00:23 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2024/12/30 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/11/02 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/02/03 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Ross Stores, Inc. is covered by 59 analysts. 21 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Mark Montagna | Avondale Partners |
| Mark Altschwager | Baird |
| Ishan Majumdar | Baptista Research |